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Important foods for heart health

(Health Corner) :- Heart diseases are becoming a serious problem in India and other countries. Heart diseases cause the largest number of deaths worldwide. Changing lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits are the main reasons for its increase. The risk of heart diseases can be reduced to a great extent by regular yoga and exercise as well as by improving diet. Let us know about those six food items which can prevent heart diseases by including them in your diet.

Soybean: 50 grams of soybean should be consumed. It is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, which helps in controlling cholesterol in the body. Therefore it is considered beneficial for the heart.

Fenugreek seeds: Regular consumption of about 2 teaspoons of fenugreek seeds is helpful in controlling cholesterol. It can be eaten with water or mixed with vegetables.

Isabgol Husk: Consuming 50 grams of Isabgol husk a day keeps cholesterol under control and helps in clearing the oily elements in the stomach.

Gram: Gram contains abundant amounts of iron and selenium, and it is also a good source of folic acid. It helps in removing bad cholesterol from the body.

Gooseberry: Eating two gooseberries a day purifies the blood and improves the flow of oxygen in the body.

Garlic: Eating 4 cloves of garlic daily reduces the problem of clot formation in blood vessels. It also removes bad cholesterol, which keeps the heart pumping properly.

Expert advice: If you include these six foods in your daily diet, the risk of heart diseases can be reduced to a great extent. Experts at the University of London believe that these can reduce the chances of heart diseases by 88%.